Encinitas, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 54.8% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $22,576 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Encinitas, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower